Urdu Nastaliq Unicode Regular – Font Free Download – Clean Nastaliq
Urdu Nastaliq Unicode Regular is a clean, lightweight Nastaliq font for long Urdu text — books, articles and web reading — released as open source under the GNU General Public License. Download the TTF file free below and install it on Windows, Mac or Android.
⚠️ Not to be confused with Jameel Noori: this page is for Urdu Nastaliq Unicode Regular, a separate open-source font designed by Shehzad Ali. It is not Jameel Noori Nastaleeq and not a version of it. If you came for Jameel, go to the Jameel Noori Nastaleeq download page instead.
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Urdu Nastaliq Unicode Regular Free Download
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Font Name | Urdu Nastaliq Unicode Regular |
| Style | Nastaliq / Regular |
| Designer | Shehzad Ali (Shehzad Ali & Tabish) |
| Licence | GNU General Public License (open source — free) |
| Release Date | October 10, 2017 |
| Format | TTF (delivered in a ZIP of about 33 KB) |
| Glyphs | 271 |
| Character Set | 349 characters |
| Weights | 1 (Regular) |
| Language Support | Urdu, Arabic, Persian, Latin |
| Works With | MS Word, InPage, Photoshop, CorelDraw and all TTF-supported software |
| Platforms | Windows, Mac, Linux, Android (in apps) |
Before you download, you can also preview Urdu Nastaliq Unicode with your own text in our Live Urdu Font Previews tool. This font is also listed on our sister site as the Urdu Nastaliq Unicode Regular font on jameelnoori.com.
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What Makes Urdu Nastaliq Unicode Different
- Built for long reading: thin, delicate strokes with equal spacing and rounded corners keep lengthy text comfortable on screen and in print.
- Genuinely open source: the GNU GPL licence means free use, modification and redistribution — including commercial projects — with no licence fee.
- Very light file: the download is about 33 KB, so it installs instantly and adds almost nothing to a document’s weight.
- Multilingual: one file covers Urdu, Arabic, Persian and Latin text.
- True Unicode: text stays searchable, copyable and correctly shaped across platforms — no legacy encoding tricks.
Best Uses for Urdu Nastaliq Unicode Regular
- Books and long articles — its legibility is the whole point of the design.
- Educational material — textbooks, worksheets and learning resources in clear Urdu.
- Web content — Unicode support means blogs and articles render and index correctly.
- Marketing and posters — a refined Nastaliq look for ads, brochures and cultural-event posters.
- Clothing designs — clean strokes reproduce well on textile prints.
How to Download and Install
On Windows
Click the download button at the top of this page, extract the ZIP, right-click the TTF file and choose Install. Restart your app and the font appears in its font list. The full walkthrough is in our PC install guide for Urdu fonts.
On Mac
Extract the ZIP, double-click the TTF and choose Install Font in Font Book.
On Android
Modern Android phones do not allow free system-wide font changes, so use the TTF inside apps such as PixelLab, CapCut or Canva — our Android install guide shows the in-app method step by step.
Urdu Nastaliq Unicode vs Similar Fonts
| Font | How It Differs |
|---|---|
| Jameel Noori Nastaleeq | The classic publishing Nastaliq — heavier, more traditional. A different font from this one; choose it if you specifically need the Jameel look. |
| Emad Nastaliq | A more formal Nastaliq suited to professional and print projects. |
| Nafees Nastaleeq | Clean and screen-friendly — a good alternative for blogs and digital content. |
For side-by-side browsing of all three styles, see the full list in our Urdu Nastaliq fonts guide, or explore the complete Urdu fonts collection.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| Font not showing in software | Restart the application after installation |
| Nastaliq style not rendering correctly | Make sure the software supports complex scripts |
| Letters not joining properly | Enable RTL (right-to-left) text settings |
| Boxes instead of Urdu text | Install the Urdu language pack or check your Unicode support settings |
For the full fix list, see our common Urdu font problems and fixes guide and the Unicode support guide for Urdu fonts.
Licence Information
| Usage Type | Licence Status |
|---|---|
| Personal Use | ✅ Free |
| Commercial Use | ✅ Free (under the GNU General Public License) |
| Modification | ✅ Allowed (GNU GPL) |
| Redistribution | ✅ Allowed (GNU GPL) |
Urdu Nastaliq Unicode Regular was designed by Shehzad Ali and is trademarked by Shehzad Ali & Tabish; it is released under the GNU General Public License. If you are the copyright owner and believe this font should not be listed here, or any information needs correction, contact us at urdufontss@gmail.com and we will act on it promptly.
Final Words
If you need a light, clean, genuinely free Nastaliq for long Urdu text — and you do not specifically need Jameel Noori — Urdu Nastaliq Unicode Regular is one of the safest downloads on this site. Preview it, install it, and it is ready for books, articles and web text in minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is Urdu Nastaliq Unicode Regular the same font as Jameel Noori Nastaleeq?
No. They are completely different fonts by different designers. Urdu Nastaliq Unicode Regular is an open-source font by Shehzad Ali; Jameel Noori Nastaleeq is a separate, classic publishing font with its own download page on this site.
Is Urdu Nastaliq Unicode free to download and use commercially?
Yes. It is released under the GNU General Public License, so it is free to download and free for personal and commercial use, modification and redistribution under the GPL terms.
Who designed Urdu Nastaliq Unicode, and when was it released?
It was designed by Shehzad Ali (trademarked by Shehzad Ali & Tabish) and released on October 10, 2017.
How many glyphs does Urdu Nastaliq Unicode include, and how big is the file?
The font includes 271 glyphs covering 349 characters (Urdu, Arabic, Persian and Latin). The download is a ZIP of about 33 KB containing the TTF file.
Does Urdu Nastaliq Unicode work in InPage and on Mac?
Yes to both. As a standard TTF it works in InPage, Word, Photoshop and CorelDraw, and it installs on Mac through Font Book like any other TTF font.
What is Urdu Nastaliq Unicode best used for?
Lengthy, readability-first Urdu text: books, articles, educational material and web content. Its thin strokes and equal spacing stay comfortable over long reading sessions, in print and on screen.
Can I preview Urdu Nastaliq Unicode with my own text before downloading?
Yes — open the Live Urdu Font Previews tool on urdufontss.net, type your own words, and see exactly how this font renders them before you install anything.
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